i noticed the same, though i havent pinched myself yet. i ordered a new 2011 grip and seeing its made for 126mm mags im gonna trim it just enough to fit my VIP so the mags sit perfect..... i should say attempt to.....
had that happen with my first sti ranger II, gunsmith had to hit it so hard it tweaked the sight, he fitted the new sight perfect. said the only sight that was worse was in a kahr